
Joe Teeters
Hi, I'm Joe! I have Crohn's disease and an end ileostomy. My favorite thing? I love improvisational comedy! I also enjoy acting, juggling, watching movies, and reading. I am a Patient Coach because I want to help others by sharing my experience, knowledge, empathy,...

Sierra Cabezas
Hello, my name is Sierra! I live with an ileostomy because of Ulcerative Colitis. I enjoy arts and crafts, gardening, and I like to think of myself as a gamer aficionado. I’m also an avid camper! I became a Patient Coach because after 20 years of experience with...

Luz Jimenez
Hello! My name is Luz and I have an ostomy due to sarcoma. My favorite things are the three C’s – cats, cooking, and couponing! I am a Patient Coach because my goal in life is to help others survive and heal. After enduring my own personal journey, I am excited to use...

Karin Camposagrado
My name is Karin, and I live with an ileostomy because of Ulcerative Colitis. Even though I have an ostomy, it doesn’t keep me from enjoying my favorite food – tacos! I’m a barre instructor, and in my spare time I enjoy practicing yoga, capoeira, and going hiking....

Alyssa Zeldenrust
Hi, I’m Alyssa! I have Crohn’s disease and a permanent ileostomy. My ostomy journey has brought me to meet a lot of new friends, and I love having video chats with my ‘gutsy’ friends! I have an artistic side and love writing letters, drawing, and painting. Believe it...

Rena Münster
My name is Rena, and Ulcerative Colitis is what led me to my permanent ileostomy. I am a cat lover and have two celebrity cats, Chip and Mama! I used to work as a graphic designer, but followed my passion and became a licensed acupuncturist. I love visiting...

Moniqua Demetrious
Hi! I’m Moniqua! As an Ulcerative Colitis patient, I have lived with a temporary ostomy, and currently have a J-Pouch. Fashion is my outlet; I love collecting lapel pins! I’m not a fan of flying, but if it means traveling to a new place then count me in. I wanted to...

Charlotte Rensberger
Hi there, I’m Charlotte! I have Crohn’s disease and an ileostomy. A few of my hobbies include refinishing furniture, crocheting, and I love baking! I also enjoy singing, and in my spare time I love to sit down and write. Why did I want to become a Patient Coach?...

Danielle Gulden
Hi, I’m Danielle! I have a permanent ileostomy from Ulcerative Colitis. Something about me? I love cheese! I also am an avid traveler and my favorite cities are New Orleans and Savannah, Georgia. I am a Patient Coach because my IBD/ostomy journey has been long and...

Noelle Schuyler
Hi! I’m Noelle, and I have an ileostomy because I also have Crohn’s disease. I am a mom to two wild boys and used to be a monkey trainer at an organization that trains service animals for people living with paralysis! I am a Patient Coach because coaching is my...

Cristine Miller
Hello! My name is Cristine, and I live with a J-Pouch. I have a J-Pouch because of a battle with Ulcerative Colitis. A few of my favorite activities include dancing, hiking, needlepoint, and swimming. I also really enjoy horseback riding! I am a Patient Coach to serve...

Angela and Kaitlyn Kelly
Hi! We are Angela and Kaitlyn Kelly, a mother-daughter Patient Coach duo! Kaitlyn is my daughter, and she has an ostomy as well as Crohn’s disease. I am Kaitlyn’s mother, caretaker, and advocate. In our free time, Kaitlyn enjoys art, drama, and dance! We wanted to...

Bethany Lowe
I’m Bethany, and I used to have an ostomy, but it was reversed! I had a temporary ostomy because of Crohn’s disease. A few things I love include my puppy, Wrigley, pure barre class, and almond milk lattes! I wanted to become a Patient Coach because I wanted to use my...

Cerimar Cardona
Hello, my name is Cerimar and I have an ileostomy from Crohn’s disease. I enjoy sewing and making covers for my ostomy bag! I also love photography. I am a Patient Coach because I want to be there as a support system for everyone having surgery or currently living...

Hayley Brumfield
Hi, my name is Hayley! I have both Crohn’s disease and an ileostomy. I absolutely love indoor plants! Right now, my collection is around 35 plants, but I am always looking to add more. I knew I had to be a Patient Coach because it’s an amazing program! Ostomy surgery...

Jearlean Taylor
Hello, I’m Jearlean! I am a cancer survivor and have had my ostomies my entire life. I have a colostomy and urostomy. I am passionate about modeling and mentoring others, and I love spending time with family and friends! I am a Patient Coach because I want to make a...

Megan Alloway
Hi there! My name is Megan and I have Crohn’s disease as well as an ileostomy. I enjoy reading and live being outdoors! Birdwatching, walking, and fishing are some of my favorite outdoor activities. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I am a Patient Coach...

Christine Joyce
Hello, I’m Christine! I once had an ostomy and colostomy colostomy due to diverticulosis, however both have been reversed. I love to be active through walking and practicing yoga, and I also enjoy reading and traveling. Being a Patient Coach has given me the wonderful...

Ryan Stevens
Hi, my name is Ryan and I have Crohn’s disease, which has resulted in an ileostomy. I enjoy writing, reading, and being active. You can find me swimming and even participating in triathlons, all with an ostomy! My goal as a Patient Coach is to help those who may feel...

Victoria Blum
My name is Victoria and I have a condition known as FAP, which is how I got my ileostomy. A few of my favorite hobbies include reading, crocheting, and I also love looming! I knew that I wanted to be a Patient Coach because my goal is to help guide and support other...

Carmen and Sophia Park
We are Carmen and Sophia Park, a mother-daughter duo! I am Carmen, Sophia’s mother and caretaker. Sophia is my daughter and she is a Crohn’s-Colitis patient who used to have an ostomy, but is now living with a J-Pouch. I enjoy decorating, cooking, and crafting, while...

Chloe Moody
I’m Taylor, and I am living with an ileostomy due to Crohn’s disease. I am passionate about dance and gymnastics, and love being active! I never let me ostomy stop me. I wanted to become a Patient Coach because I never want anyone to think that they can’t do something...